Anyone working in St.Johns county, FL or attending FCTI?

I have several questions specifically about the area.
1. Does the county pull from FCTI?
2. What is the physical agility test actually like for the school?
3. Is there a polygraph test if you become a candidate for hiring?
5. Is there a forum or message board that is related to the county?
6. Are there any other FF websites that have forums like this one? (Obviously anyone can answer thisaone.)
7. I understand it is better to have your paramedic, but can you get on with just an EMT and then gain your Paramedic afterward?
8. How and where do you get EMT/Paramedic certified?

Sorry about all the questions, but I don't personally know anyone that has gone through it. Thanks in advance to anyone that answer any of these questions for me. I can't wait to get started any advice on this route, the FCTI and then hopefully get hired on in St.John route that is, will be greatly appreciated.